Well...
That wasn't fun !! LOL.
I got it all maluable and shaped it around my BBQ gas bottle. The problem is that i need to bend it in the middle too so it will sit more upright when bolted to my front cowl. When I bent it, it deformed at the bend. It's not pretty but it's just as strong.
Heating in the oven then shaping by hand just doesn't give you enough time to shape it as it cools VERY FAST !! I had to use the heat gun which makes it hard to do large adjustments...
You get about 10 seconds to shape it before it becomes stiff again.
Anyway, it's on the bike now and does the job. It's not going to win any prizes for style but it only cost £5 in total !!
TBC....
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Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
Last edited by *Touring Ted*; 13 May 2010 at 14:53.
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